deft
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Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Copley revolutionized American portraiture through his deft handling of paint and, still more, through his use of objects and clothing to combine individual psychology with social status.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
It was not just about brute force, though, there were deft touches too.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
All a deft segue to WrestleMania 42, which many followers suspect is positioning Brady to be some sort of scripted villain during the WWE’s annual five-day extravaganza.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
It was a clever trick and required a deft hand so as not to spill any of the porridge.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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